Kajabi vs Thinkific
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Kajabi vs Thinkific: which one wins?
Kajabi charges from $179/mo (monthly subscription · 0% on revenue) versus Thinkific at from $36/mo (monthly, 0% on Thinkific Payments).
On payout speed, Kajabi pays weekly while Thinkific pays weekly. No difference here.
For audience ownership, Kajabi offers full access (built-in email marketing) email export and Thinkific offers full access (thinkific email with automation). Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Kajabi suits course creators, coaches, community builders with established businesses. Thinkific fits course creators who want predictable monthly pricing and native payments.